Abraham
Abraham is a Hebrew name meaning 'father of many' or 'father of multitudes.' It holds profound significance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as the name of the patriarch considered the founding father of these Abrahamic faiths.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,634. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,938
- 2012: 1,954
- 2013: 2,217
- 2014: 2,382
- 2015: 2,454
- 2016: 2,584
- 2017: 2,328
- 2018: 2,373
- 2019: 2,065
- 2020: 1,900
- 2021: 1,916
- 2022: 1,843
- 2023: 1,695
- 2024: 1,737
- 2025: 1,664
- 2026 (projected): 1,634
Good to Know
- •Rich historical and religious significance across multiple faiths
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Classic nickname 'Abe' is widely recognized and beloved
- •Strong vintage appeal with presidential associations
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Famous People
Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States
Abraham Maslow
Psychologist, creator of Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Abraham Verghese
Physician and bestselling author
Abraham Benrubi
Actor known for 'ER' and 'Men in Black'
Statistics
103,967
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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